Gas Cap
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Intermediate
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Gas Cap
Do not push down on the cap when turning, the cap will pull right off. I have done this on at least two occasions and got a check gas cap on the dic. The problem is you will not know it, pull up on the gas cap after filling to be sure its on. The check gas cap message will go away after the cap is on right, it will take a few starts, mine when away as I was driving.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Northern Virginia
Do not push down on the cap when turning, the cap will pull right off. I have done this on at least two occasions and got a check gas cap on the dic. The problem is you will not know it, pull up on the gas cap after filling to be sure its on. The check gas cap message will go away after the cap is on right, it will take a few starts, mine when away as I was driving.
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Old Bridge New Jersey
Failed Inspection
I just got back from the New Jersey DMV to get my 05 C6 inspected.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 14,769
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From: Out west in the mountains
I just got back from the New Jersey DMV to get my 05 C6 inspected.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,172
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From: Central Coast CA
Yes, they will replace it for free. After 36,000 miles, my gas cap failed again (4th cap now) and this is the first time it has ever ratched when turning it down. Also, they made me pay for this cap since the service advisor claimed "It was out of warranty". But based on a post here, I should go back and ask for my money back since it would cause a smog inspection failure for not operating properly.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 45,269
Likes: 8,543
From: Rochester, NY
I just got back from the New Jersey DMV to get my 05 C6 inspected.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
I failed inspection due to gas cap failure which is part of the emissions test.
The test result paper I received from the inspector tells me that the dealer is responsible for all parts related to emissions by federal law for 8 years or 80,000 miles.
When I got to my dealership's part department yesterday, of course it was already closed. (I waited on line for nearly two hours at the DMV for inspection)
What do you think?
Is the dealer going to replace my gas cap for free.
I only have 12,000 miles on my C6.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 27,420
Likes: 64
From: San Clemente CA
